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Control center won’t open

Why doesn’t control center no longer open on my iPad and how do I get it back?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 11:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2021 2:37 AM

The Control Centre is exposed by swiping downwards from the top-right corner of the screen.


If the Control Centre appears to be inaccessible, a forced-restart of your iPad may be helpful - as doing so will often resolve an isolated software issue:


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.


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Sep 14, 2021 2:37 AM in response to Wd214

The Control Centre is exposed by swiping downwards from the top-right corner of the screen.


If the Control Centre appears to be inaccessible, a forced-restart of your iPad may be helpful - as doing so will often resolve an isolated software issue:


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.


Control center won’t open

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